Cannibal Island (1956)
He destroyed his victims but saved their heads!
Though the release date says 1956, this film consists mostly of footage from a 1931 documentary called "Gow the Killer." It was the first sound film to deal with cannibalism, as it documented the social life and customs of primitive tribes that in fact did engage in cannibalism.
Director: Edward A. Salisbury
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: February 1, 1956
Cast
- Gow - Self
Original Language: en
Keywords
exploitation, cannibal, mondo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cannibal Island about?
- Though the release date says 1956, this film consists mostly of footage from a 1931 documentary called "Gow the Killer." It was the first sound film to deal with cannibalism, as it documented the social life and customs of primitive tribes that in fact did engage in cannibalism.
- Who directed Cannibal Island?
- Cannibal Island was directed by Edward A. Salisbury.
- Who stars in Cannibal Island?
- Cannibal Island stars Gow.
- How long is Cannibal Island?
- Cannibal Island has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Cannibal Island?
- Cannibal Island is a Documentary film.